Coolbreezin
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I had a marine key switch installed under the seat on the sidecover. Acts exactly like a car ignition.
Key Switch!
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mleach72
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Mine looked exactly like yours did. It started causing problems. This might be your problem.Oh it gets better...Now not getting power to the starter..... I was hearing the compression releases click!
.................maybe this could be a problem!
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mleach72
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Not sure. I just cleaned everything up with a wire brush and then wrapped it good with electrical tape. That's been 3 years ago. It's been fine since.
Possibly for diagnostic at the dealership when they were still around….
I did exactly the same thing on the ridgeback Matt. Still working fine.
Find a local shop that does alternator/starter repair. These shops can be tough to find nowdays. They should be able to fix ya up. I was lucky, there was a crazy Russian 2 doors down from the OG factory. He was their go-to guy. Took the starter in and he knew exactly where his replacement parts were. I sure dont know how. The place was a total pigstye. Wish he was still around.
Back in the day most towns had a alternator/starter repair shop. Sadly these disappeared long ago with many other shops like this. Sadly we live in a throw away society now. Things are made so cheaply is easier and cheaper to just buy a new one. I miss the old days. I remember my grandparents having a microwave from the 50’s that was still running strong in the 90’s. And a ceiling fan that was the same. Hell it’s probably still going strong today. Those were the good days when people made things to last.
flcmcya
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I was troubleshooting this morning and I get no voltage to the green wire on the starter..... the red light is on regarding the ignition module.
I also noticed only my front turn signals work but not the rear lights....after I replaced the green wire I got one rear back!...... any thoughts on that weirdness.
Jumped green to starter and no crank but don't think my battery was 12.8 , so have her charging.
Just trying to sort things out before sending in my EHC.
I also noticed only my front turn signals work but not the rear lights....after I replaced the green wire I got one rear back!...... any thoughts on that weirdness.
Jumped green to starter and no crank but don't think my battery was 12.8 , so have her charging.
Just trying to sort things out before sending in my EHC.
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Mikeinjersey
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The click you have been hearing is indeed the Compression releases. That is normal operation and is momentary (about 1 second) when the start button is depressed. At the same time a voltage is sent to the starter solenoid to crank the engine and will continue until the button is released. The 1 sec release is to take a load off to help the starter get going. You need compression for the engine to start which is why the release time is short.Oh it gets better...Now not getting power to the starter..... I was hearing the compression releases click!
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Unplug the green wire from the starter solenoid and read it while you activate the start button. If you hear the compression releases and get voltage on the wire at the same time your EHC is functioning correctly. Since your issue is intermittent test it a bunch of times. If you test well move on to the starter solenoid and check inside. Sometimes the input wire gets fractured but usually that would cause a solid failure.
If you don't get the voltage ( 8-12vdc) but you do hear the compression releases your failure is the EHC. This may sound silly but it's true! When you are experiencing the failure remove your seat and warm up the EHC with a hair dryer while still checking for the voltage. You may also see a fault indicator light. If once it's warm it starts working that pretty much confirms your EHC is acting up. Pull the connectors off and clean and regrease and check for bent or backed out pins.
Of course, make sure your battery connections are clean and tight. Don't forget the ground to frame side of the - cable.
knothead
Second Chance Customs
Starter relayFunny what you find poking around......What is that wrapped in yellow electrical tape!
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Mikeinjersey
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What bike do you have? I looked at one of your old posts and I thought you had a K9. A stock k9 does not use a start relay if that is what this is a pic of.Funny what you find poking around......What is that wrapped in yellow electrical tape!
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If so you may be barking up the wrong tree with the EHC from Axel. His EHC is plug and play and a great unit but if this relay is in the starter circuit someone changed the wiring so it may not work with it.
Also if that is a start relay maybe that is your issue. You may want to do a little more research/troubleshooting before installing the new EHC. You can private message Axel to see what he thinks.
Mikeinjersey
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Did you follow my instructions in post # 31 ? Did your Compressions releases stop clicking ? I may be wrong but I believe the 2007 K9 Limited Edition has the same wiring as non LE model. Take a picture of your EHC, it may have been changed before you got the bike and if so Axels EHC is not going to fix your problem.
That doesn't look good. I agree with knot it's a relay probably added for the starter. But why? What picks it up?Funny what you find poking around......What is that wrapped in yellow electrical tape!
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You can find your stock wiring diagram here. Just look up your year and model.